@Mitch ProvostFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, your property near Texas A&M in College Station/Bryan has strong investment potential due to the consistent demand for student housing driven by steady enrollment growth.

My advice: don’t overthink it—your first house hack is about learning, so pick a strong rental market, ensure solid demand, and lock in a deal that gets you close to break-even or better.

Partner Driven saw the Brimerage Rd property as a straightforward opportunity with strong potential for a quick flip.

For fix-and-flips, you should focus on Atlanta neighborhoods with strong demand and a good spread between distressed properties and ARVs.

Fishtown and Point Breeze are strong options but can be pricey.

I get FinTech is a high-risk activity, but imagine the industry will consolidate to one or a few strong players.

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

Anticipate an emphasis on quality over quantity in terms of reconstruction materials and housing footprint.

Your strong foundation in the stock market and tech background positions you well for success in real estate investing.

Building a trusted team is key, so starting that process as you actively search for your market will put you in a strong position moving forward.